We are one night removed from Fastlane, where Samoa Joe earned the right to face Goldberg in the main event of WrestleMania. One man takes issue with that fact: the Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar. Lesnar doesn't believe Joe has what it takes to defeat Goldberg, nor that Joe is deserving of that main event spot. How will Samoa Joe respond? We'll find out tonight. Plus, it's a grudge match main event, as Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns square off. Raw GM Shane McMahon has added a special stipulation, as the winner will participate in a special Brand Warfare match at WrestleMania. The winner of that match will earn his brand the number one pick in the inaugural WWE Draft, and also will receive a world title match at the next pay-per-view.
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Monday Night Raw
March 6th, 2017
Location: Lafayette, LA
Finn Balor vs Luke Harper
After the results of last night, where the Wyatt Family attacked #DIY, Finn Balor issued an open challenge to any member of the Wyatts for a match. Luke Harper accepted, and looked to make Bray Wyatt proud. This performance would certainly do it, as he picked Balor apart. It was a completely one-sided affair, finished off with a brutal discus clothesline. The Wyatt Family are as dangerous as ever, and it appears that they continue to hunt the tag team titles.
Winner: Luke Harper
Alicia Fox vs Sasha Banks
We already know that the Legit Boss will challenge new champion Asuka for the Raw Women's Title at WrestleMania, and Sasha looked to get in a warm-up match against Alicia Fox. As the match began, we got a visit from the Empress of Tomorrow, as she scouted her first challenger. Perhaps spurned on by the presence of Asuka at ringside, Sasha unleashed vicious offense on Fox, picking up an easy win with a Bankrupt neckbreaker.
Winner: Sasha Banks
Samoa Joe vs Xavier Woods
The Samoan Submission Machine was in no mood to play games. He dissected poor Xavier Woods, who never got out of the gates. It was over as soon as it had begun, but Joe wasn't done there...
Winner: Samoa Joe
Samoa Joe Promo
The 2017 Royal Rumble Winner then took to the mic. He kept it short and sweet, demanding that Brock Lesnar face him in a match next week on Raw, so he could shut up the Beast Incarnate.
Chris Jericho(c) vs ???- United States Title Match
The man who would answer Chris Jericho's open challenge would be none other than the Greatest Man That Ever Lived, Austin Aries. Aries, who debuted in the Royal Rumble match, took it to the cocky champion early on, dominating Y2J. It was quite the showing from A Double, who seemed to be on his way to victory when he locked in the Last Chancery. Jericho showed heart, fought out of the hold and struck with a Codebreaker to rescue victory from the brink of defeat, and retain his title once more.
Winner and still United States Champion: Chris Jericho
Kevin Owens vs Roman Reigns
This was a big opportunity for both men, neither of whom have held a world title, to represent Raw at WrestleMania. It was a vicious brawl off the start, as this rivalry had gotten quite heated. It was Kevin Owens, looking to represent the "Kevin Owens Show" at WrestleMania, who benefited from the chaotic style. Roman Reigns was clearly reeling, and Owens capitalized, putting the Big Dog through a table. He tossed Roman back into the ring and connected with a Pop-Up Powerbomb, and it seemed all but over. However, before the official could make the count, Sami Zayn pulled him out of the ring. Zayn and Owens got into a shouting match, as the two old rivals exchanged words. KO rolled back into the ring, just in time for a Spear, and then another, as Roman Reigns will now represent Raw at WrestleMania.
Winner: Roman Reigns
The Big Dog will represent the red brand, but who will represent SmackDown in Brand Warfare? We may well find out tomorrow, as the Road to WrestleMania continues.
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Monday Night Raw
March 6th, 2017
Location: Lafayette, LA
Finn Balor vs Luke Harper
After the results of last night, where the Wyatt Family attacked #DIY, Finn Balor issued an open challenge to any member of the Wyatts for a match. Luke Harper accepted, and looked to make Bray Wyatt proud. This performance would certainly do it, as he picked Balor apart. It was a completely one-sided affair, finished off with a brutal discus clothesline. The Wyatt Family are as dangerous as ever, and it appears that they continue to hunt the tag team titles.
Winner: Luke Harper
Alicia Fox vs Sasha Banks
We already know that the Legit Boss will challenge new champion Asuka for the Raw Women's Title at WrestleMania, and Sasha looked to get in a warm-up match against Alicia Fox. As the match began, we got a visit from the Empress of Tomorrow, as she scouted her first challenger. Perhaps spurned on by the presence of Asuka at ringside, Sasha unleashed vicious offense on Fox, picking up an easy win with a Bankrupt neckbreaker.
Winner: Sasha Banks
Samoa Joe vs Xavier Woods
The Samoan Submission Machine was in no mood to play games. He dissected poor Xavier Woods, who never got out of the gates. It was over as soon as it had begun, but Joe wasn't done there...
Winner: Samoa Joe
Samoa Joe Promo
The 2017 Royal Rumble Winner then took to the mic. He kept it short and sweet, demanding that Brock Lesnar face him in a match next week on Raw, so he could shut up the Beast Incarnate.
Chris Jericho(c) vs ???- United States Title Match
The man who would answer Chris Jericho's open challenge would be none other than the Greatest Man That Ever Lived, Austin Aries. Aries, who debuted in the Royal Rumble match, took it to the cocky champion early on, dominating Y2J. It was quite the showing from A Double, who seemed to be on his way to victory when he locked in the Last Chancery. Jericho showed heart, fought out of the hold and struck with a Codebreaker to rescue victory from the brink of defeat, and retain his title once more.
Winner and still United States Champion: Chris Jericho
Kevin Owens vs Roman Reigns
This was a big opportunity for both men, neither of whom have held a world title, to represent Raw at WrestleMania. It was a vicious brawl off the start, as this rivalry had gotten quite heated. It was Kevin Owens, looking to represent the "Kevin Owens Show" at WrestleMania, who benefited from the chaotic style. Roman Reigns was clearly reeling, and Owens capitalized, putting the Big Dog through a table. He tossed Roman back into the ring and connected with a Pop-Up Powerbomb, and it seemed all but over. However, before the official could make the count, Sami Zayn pulled him out of the ring. Zayn and Owens got into a shouting match, as the two old rivals exchanged words. KO rolled back into the ring, just in time for a Spear, and then another, as Roman Reigns will now represent Raw at WrestleMania.
Winner: Roman Reigns
The Big Dog will represent the red brand, but who will represent SmackDown in Brand Warfare? We may well find out tomorrow, as the Road to WrestleMania continues.
Want to follow the series, but missed a few posts? No problem! Check out my brand new Universe Mode Wiki, constantly updated to keep you up to speed with the latest Universe Mode happenings.
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